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Questions regarding braille on business cards (self.Blind)
submitted by ChasinFatKids
Hello, I am currently designing my business card and wanted to include braille so my card could be as accessible as possible. I'm worried about not setting my information correctly. I have made sure the size of the dots were 1.44mm in diameter but could I go smaller? I'm having trouble fitting all the information on the card. Also, how raised do the dots need to be? Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
KillerLag 3 points 6y ago
Braille sizing is pretty consistent, so it isn't a good idea to chance the size of the dots. Changing their spacing and size could make it difficult to tell the difference between cells.
For my business cards, Vision Loss Rehab Ontario has implemented a new card style. It actually unfolds like a tent, with the braille on the inside (so it's protected). My information is printed on the outside, and the braille inside says Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario, my name, and my phone number and extension. Oddly, it doesn't have my e-mail, which I think is a bit of an oversight.
The drawback is that each card takes up roughly three times the space of a regular card :S
For my business cards, Vision Loss Rehab Ontario has implemented a new card style. It actually unfolds like a tent, with the braille on the inside (so it's protected). My information is printed on the outside, and the braille inside says Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario, my name, and my phone number and extension. Oddly, it doesn't have my e-mail, which I think is a bit of an oversight.
The drawback is that each card takes up roughly three times the space of a regular card :S
ChasinFatKids [OP] 1 points 6y ago
How shallow can the dots be? Would .003mm be too shallow?
k00l_m00se 2 points 6y ago
You can't really change the dot depth. The sizing and spacing is standardized, and can't really be modified. The dots are already at the minimum depth and spacing width. You can't change it without losing comprehension
ChasinFatKids [OP] 1 points 6y ago
Thank you for your help and guidance!
KillerLag 2 points 6y ago
What k00l_m00se said. The printer that prints the cards should have a standard template for the size and depth and such.
One option as well is to possibly include a QR code. If someone scans it, they can be taken to a website with much more information. But you'd probably have to verbally tell them there is a QR code on there, the braille to explain that would likely take up way too much space.
One option as well is to possibly include a QR code. If someone scans it, they can be taken to a website with much more information. But you'd probably have to verbally tell them there is a QR code on there, the braille to explain that would likely take up way too much space.
bradley22 1 points 6y ago
Hello.
I would personally recommend using email instead of business cards but that's because i have not run a business. I think the problem with any card is that you can't fit all the information you need onto it. This is why i'd recommend taking down the persons email and then sending them an email with your name, number and any other things that business cards have on them.
One more thing; do you have someone who can check the card for you, if that is the road you choose to go down? I mean it's all well and good having braillle on your cards but if it's wrong in any way, that wouldn't help you or your customers, would it?
I hope this helps.
I would personally recommend using email instead of business cards but that's because i have not run a business. I think the problem with any card is that you can't fit all the information you need onto it. This is why i'd recommend taking down the persons email and then sending them an email with your name, number and any other things that business cards have on them.
One more thing; do you have someone who can check the card for you, if that is the road you choose to go down? I mean it's all well and good having braillle on your cards but if it's wrong in any way, that wouldn't help you or your customers, would it?
I hope this helps.
ChasinFatKids [OP] 1 points 6y ago
Thank you for your response.
My card was minimal to begin with so I thought it was best to integrate braille as it addressed most/if not all of the accessibility issues a business card creates.
The card just has my name and my email and that's it. I went with a raised spot varnish for the dots. I made sure that the size and spacing were to standard for braille, the only variance would be the dot height, which admittedly I am worried about but the samples I researched seemed to be high enough to be within standards; I'm just not sure until I get the cards. I'm hoping they are still legible even if they are shallower than standard.
I also made sure my email was in Grade 1 braille as I read that was important.
My main goal was to be as inclusive as I could with my cards not only to for people who read braille but to heighten awareness for people who do not.
My card was minimal to begin with so I thought it was best to integrate braille as it addressed most/if not all of the accessibility issues a business card creates.
The card just has my name and my email and that's it. I went with a raised spot varnish for the dots. I made sure that the size and spacing were to standard for braille, the only variance would be the dot height, which admittedly I am worried about but the samples I researched seemed to be high enough to be within standards; I'm just not sure until I get the cards. I'm hoping they are still legible even if they are shallower than standard.
I also made sure my email was in Grade 1 braille as I read that was important.
My main goal was to be as inclusive as I could with my cards not only to for people who read braille but to heighten awareness for people who do not.
bradley22 2 points 6y ago
Ah in that case you should be okay. What do you mean by raised spot varnish? I hope you don't mean a liquid that women use for their nales? Why not just get a company to do your business cards for you? For example; https://brailleworks.com/braille/braille-business-cards/
I'm sure you could find other companies if you google them.
I'm sure you could find other companies if you google them.
ChasinFatKids [OP] 1 points 6y ago
My design is based on this: https://www.morningprint.com/finishing2/finishing5.php
The main reason I didn't go with a dedicated printer for braille cards is I couldn't afford the production costs. So I used a company that was having a sale and used their option for a raised design as an opportunity to use it for braille. I had to set the braille myself, so I had to make sure the size and spacing was correct myself. My main concern was the height the dots were raised since I couldn't that.
The main reason I didn't go with a dedicated printer for braille cards is I couldn't afford the production costs. So I used a company that was having a sale and used their option for a raised design as an opportunity to use it for braille. I had to set the braille myself, so I had to make sure the size and spacing was correct myself. My main concern was the height the dots were raised since I couldn't that.
bradley22 1 points 6y ago
I personally wouldn't reply on that as if your cards heat up the design might change, making the braille hard to read.
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